geared

verb

past tense of gear
as in tailored

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  1. tailored
  2. adapted
  3. suited
  4. adjusted
  5. customized
  6. matched
  7. shaped
  8. patterned
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  • Some pieces come semi-finished, tailored to fit upon purchase.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • Try tailored neutral floor-to-ceiling linen curtains or a simple Roman shade instead.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Definition of tailored
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  • There’s also a massive best seller (Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko), a cult classic that got adapted into an Oscar-winning movie (Percival Everett’s Erasure), and a middling historical novel (Julian Barnes’s The Noise of Time)—none of which has been banned.
    — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
  • There are many species native to North America and adapted to a variety of growing conditions, so choose one suited to your region.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026
Definition of adapted
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  • Where wind and solar are built matters The researchers found that locations best suited for renewable projects under future climate conditions can differ meaningfully from those identified using historic weather data.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • If your strands seem well-suited to the method, there are a few best practices to keep in mind.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Definition of suited
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  • Sheehan adjusted, navigating the next three innings efficiently without giving up a run.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • After about 30 minutes, eyes should be adjusted to the dark enough to see the meteor showers, according to the agency.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of adjusted
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  • The feeder's green extended base, where the birds perch to reach the feeding bowl, can be customized – there's a hummingbird attachment and spikes for attaching fruit, and a dual container for specialized treats or water.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • Instead, adopt an integration plan customized for the leader, apply the concepts of optimal distinctiveness and monitor and adjust as necessary.
    — Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of customized
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  • The ticket matched four of the white balls and the gold Mega Ball on Tuesday, July 21, to score $10,000, according to the Idaho Lottery.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
  • The opportunity to earn an illiquidity premium has value only when it is matched with realistic cash-flow planning, appropriate reserve levels and a clear understanding of investor time horizons.
    — Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of matched
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  • That challenge is being shaped directly by disabled creators and advocates through the DARCYS Disability Advisory Committee.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • His guidance also shaped the way Pecchia approached relationships outside the therapy room.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of shaped
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  • The Chapter 02 lineup includes wrap coats in twin layers of double-faced wool; reversible jackets with one side plain, the other patterned, and crinkled unisex trenchcoats that pack up neatly into a travel pouch, printed with a bicycle pattern drawn from Veldkamp’s art, among other key items.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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